Charles Alfred Parkis

On Friday, May 13, at age 95, Charles Alfred Parkis passed from this life and went to be with his savior and his beloved wife Wilma. Charles was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was born March 31, 1921 in Menlo, Iowa to Charles and Electa Parkis. Charles was a World War 2 Navy veteran, serving with distinction in the Pacific. Before the war, he began a career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, starting out as a clerk. After returning home from the Pacific, Charles was appointed to a position as special agent in 1948. He retired from the Bureau in 1972, having received many commendations. He was a member of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in Rock Hill, serving on the missions committee and kept a daily lunch appointment at Ebenezer Grill. He kept his sense of humor and always made people smile. Charles is survived by three daughters: Sherry Nestor (Ron) of Morgantown, West Virginia, Cris Brown (Steve) of Lynden, Washington, and Jan Shope (Fred) of Rock Hill; nine grandchildren; and twenty one great-grandchildren. The family will receive visitors Thursday, May 19, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Bass Cauthen Funeral Home, 700 Heckle Blvd., Rock Hill. The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, May 20, at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, 2132 Ebenezer Rd., Rock Hill. Memorial gifts may be given to Ebenezer Presbyterian Church Missions Fund. Online condolences may be registered at www.basscares.com.

Service Information

Friday, May 20th, 2016 2:00pm, Ebenbezer A.R.P. Church